This book brings me back to some of my favorites growing up - notably, Miss Switch comes to mind in terms of vibes. We love a quirky, capable witch. The characters of Foxfire are beautifully drawn, I felt like I knew each one of them. I'm really looking forward to recommending this book - there is a bit of a "gap" in options for this youngerYA/Upper MG age group and i think this is a great one.

Absolutely adorable, while also carrying elements of darkness and challenge. This is - as promised - a book for older children (as opposed to “young adults”), but I didn’t find it at all pandering or patronizing like so many books for this age range are. Martin’s background in poetry is on quiet display, creating analogies and pictures that dance through the mind. Verity is lovely and thoughtful, the other characters well-rounded and their motivations are deeply human. The only thing it was missing was a Dixie Chicks reference, and knowing Mr. Martin’s online persona, it amused me to imagine him wrestling with whether to sneak one in or not.